Short Line Railroads Struggle Amid Decline in Two Decades
The article reviews the decline of U S short line railroads over twenty years with about half vanishing. It notes trunk lines received Reconstruction Finance Corp aid while many small lines lack federal support and face abandonment rules. It discusses state finance failures and calls for cautious public involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Haskin
Hingon
D. C
Interstate Commerce Com
Alaska
United States
Oklahoma City University helps Blake find ambulance job
Joe Blake, a six foot three inch applicant, secured work through the employment bureau at Oklahoma City University as an ambulance driver but failed to fit beneath the wheel pedals and is now seeking another position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Joe Blake
Oklahoma City University
Blake
Desirable Frederick County Farm to Be Sold at Public Auction
Public sale of a 104 acre limestone farm in Stonewall District Frederick County Virginia on September 24 1938 at Winchester courthouse. Property includes residence barn 35 acre orchard and is subject to two prior liens from 1934 to the Federal Land Bank and Baltimore Land Bank Commissioner. One third cash and balance in two yearly installments with deed of trust as security. Trustee M M Lynch with Duvall Dunn as auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. O’rear
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester
Stonewall
Winchester and
Martinsburg
Whettel
Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
Frederick
Land Bank
Baltimore
Fall Planting Guidelines for Soils and Seed Stock
Prepare soil thoroughly and feed with balanced plant food at one tablespoon per square foot. Choose first class seed or nursery stock and dig large planting holes. Water stock weekly until ground freezes, soaking soil. Do not mulch before freezing and ensure evergreens have ample moisture for winter as evaporation continues.
Mason to Lead Prayer Meeting at Loudoun Street Church
Edgar Mason will conduct the prayer meeting at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church tonight in the pastor’s absence. The Rev Ronald S Wilson and Rev Herman J Womeldorf attend the Southern Presbyterian Synod in Richmond Virginia. Mason, an elder, is known for teaching Sunday School classes and leading prayer meetings. A large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Mason
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Ronald S. Wilson
Herman J. Womeldorf
Southern Presbyterian Synod
Richmond
Mason
Loudoun Street Church
Death Summons John W Renner After Prolonged Illness
John William Renner a well known Star Tannery resident died shortly after 9 o clock last night at his home after a protracted illness in his seventy fourth year. He was born October 25 1864 and lived his entire life in Star Tannery community. He leaves a widow three daughters and three sons and siblings. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 from the home and 10 30 from Gravel Springs Lutheran Church with interment in Gravel Springs Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Renner
Star Tannery
Frederick County
Renner
Gravel Springs Lutheran Church
Hallie Renner
Catherine Irene Myers
Reno
Nevada
Mary Alice Flenner
Winchester
Nellie Virginia Brill
Middletown
Harry O. Renner
Carson
Russell Renner
Star i‘ ‘Tannery
Sarah Renner
Julius Renner
Elkins
W. Va
Charles Renner
Lost City
James Renner
Albin
Gravel Springs
Robber Bids for Purse As Woman Offers Money
A bandit in Indianapolis pointed a revolver at Margaret Schiling and ordered her to drop her purse and walk. She refused to toss the money but complied by offering cash, and the robber fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Margaret Schiling
Miss Schilling
Grange Opposes National Medical Program for Rural Areas
The National Grange rejects a federal rural medical plan arguing for expanded general practitioner training instead. It supports increasing country doctors through high school plus four years of training with hospital exposure, not a costly socialized system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange
Wash
Ashington
Fred Brenckman
Grange
United States
Praying Mantis Brought to Star Office by Local Boy
Julian Patterson of 221 South Cameron Street delivered a praying mantis to the Star Office last evening. The insect, found by Howard Swartz, is described as beneficial for feeding on pests. It did not attempt to fly away when released, so Patterson took it with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Patterson
South
Cameron Street
Star Office
Howard Swartz
Julian
Halt on Waste Urged by Senator Harrison in Senate Fight
Mississippi Senator Pat Harrison, head of the Senate finance committee, pledges no new wasteful spending in the current session. He notes thousands on WPA rolls have no business there while urging proper relief appropriations. He warns lump sum funding harms Congress independence and threatens democratic institutions as debt grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
United States Senate
National Grainges
Harrison
America
Executive Department of Government
Congress
Executive Department
Highest rain refuge on Mont Blanc short note
Question and answer describe a rain refuge on Mont Blanc at 311 feet above sea level. Built of raileane it will shelter 24 and weighs seven tons. It was erected by the Alpine Club of France in cooperation with its government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Blanc
The
Alpine
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Financial Enterprise
Union Canal
Pennsylvania
Railroad
Indiana
Whitewater
James River
Kanawha
Ae. Ee
New York
Ohio
Ilinois
Erie Canal
Erie
Philadelphia Columbia
Portage Road
Illinois
Madison Lafayette
Miichigan
Michigan Central
Michigan Southern
Carolina
Florida
Don Lebt Reedt
Ager
M. M. Lynch
Duvall & Dunn
Princess Oleo
ASCO
Floyd Hamma
Essex County Penitentiary
Caldwell
N. J
Mr. Mason
John W. Renner
Miller
Anderson
Front Royal
Grange Not For Medical Program
Patsy
William Snapp
Charlotte
N. C
Mr. Snapp
Tor
Fred
Boyd
Capudine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Conoco
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!